Scoglio del Medico

Volcanic canyons and passages with diverse Mediterranean marine life.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers an exceptional Mediterranean diving experience. Located within a unique landscape, it features volcanic formations including big boulders, passages, canyons, caves and valleys with pinnacles – creating a diverse array of underwater environments. These areas are teeming with marine life, ranging from small crustaceans and nudibranchs to larger pelagic amberjacks and schools of barracuda. The dive depths range from 10 to 35 meters, making it accessible for experienced divers. Expect a duration of 50-60 minutes during the dives. Typical sightings include grouper, amberjack, seabream, sea hare, tuna, hake, blue runner, crab, cowry, and sea urchin. Visibility is generally good, though moderate currents may be present.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

TunaGrouperAmberjackLobsterNudibranchCrabBarracudaSeabreamSea hareHakeBlue runnerCowrySea urchin

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Depths up to 35 meters and the potential for moderate currents require experience.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Moderate

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 24.5°C

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